Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml
Manufacturer
Indoco Remedies Ltd
Composition
AMMONIUM CHLORIDE-50MG + BROMHEXINE-4MG + MENTHOL-0.75MG + TERBUTALINE-1.25MG
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Prescription RequiredAbout Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml
Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml belongs to a class of respiratory medications called ‘expectorant‘ primarily used to treat cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus or smoke) from airways. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn’t produce any thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) produces mucous or sputum that helps clear the airways.
Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml consists of four medicines, namely: Bromohexine (mucolytic), Terbutaline (bronchodilator), Ammonium chloride (irritant/expectorant) and Menthol (cooling agent). Bromhexine makes sputum less viscous and makes it easier to cough out. Terbutaline works by dilating (expands) and relaxing the air passages in the lungs, making breathing easier, especially in people with airways problems or respiratory obstructive disorders. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that decreases airway secretion’s stickiness and helps in their removal from the airways. Menthol is an organic compound that produces a cooling sensation and relieves throat irritation.
Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml is available in oral syrup and suspension. The most common side effects of Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml are nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, indigestion, vomiting, stomach upset, sweating, dizziness, headache and skin rash. Most of these side effects of Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml or any other medication. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart, liver, kidney, lung diseases, depression and Parkinson’s disease before taking Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml. Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml can cause sleepiness, hence avoid taking alcohol while using Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml. Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml may affect your ability to drive. It is advised not to drive whilst taking this medicine. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed drugs.
Uses of Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml
Cough
Medicinal Benefits
Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml is a respiratory medication, primarily used to treat cough. Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml consists of four medicines: Bromhexine (mucolytic), Terbutaline (bronchodilator), Ammonium chloride (irritant/expectorant) and Menthol (cooling agent). Bromhexine is a ‘mucolytic agent’ that makes sputum less viscous and easier to cough out. Terbutaline belongs to the bronchodilators class that dilates (expands) and relaxes the air passages in the lungs, thereby making breathing easier, especially in people with airways problems or respiratory obstructive disorders. Ammonium chloride is an expectorant that decreases airway secretion’s stickiness and helps in their removal from the airways. Menthol is an organic compound that produces a cooling sensation and relieves throat irritation.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Skin rash
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml. If you are suffering from fits (epilepsy/seizures) or have a history of fits, please inform your doctor before taking Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml as it may increase the risk of recurrent fits. Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml is not recommended for children below 6 years of age and body weight less than 25 kg, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. If you have diabetes, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml. If you experience constipation, leg cramps, numbness or tingling, increased urination or thirst, muscle weakness or irregular heartbeats, contact your doctor as it may be due to low potassium levels in the blood. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml to loosen mucus. If you have diabetes, fits, high blood pressure, overactive thyroid or heart problems, please inform your doctor before taking Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml may interact with central nervous system stimulants (dextroamphetamine, amphetamine), anti-depressants (duloxetine, escitalopram, quetiapine, sertraline, isocarboxazid, selegiline, phenelzine, rasagiline, tranylcypromine), alcohol (ethanol), anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), pain medicine (codeine), fits drugs (pregabalin), heart-related drugs (quinidine), anxiety treating drugs (alprazolam) and staining agents (methylene blue).
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and shakiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your medical history if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, stomach ulcers, inflammation of air passages, lung disorders, difficulty breathing, severe asthma, depression and Parkinson’s disease before taking Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml.
Safety Advice
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Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml. Please consult your doctor before using Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml. However, it is better to avoid alcohol to prevent the incidence of side effects.
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Pregnancy
There is limited data on how Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml affects pregnancy. Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since it may show harmful effects on the developing baby. Consult your doctor before using Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
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Breast Feeding
It is not known if Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml affects breastfeeding and passes into breastmilk. Please consult your doctor before starting Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml.
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Driving
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, dizziness, increased/uneven heart rate and shakiness while using Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.
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Liver
Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml.
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Kidney
Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml.
- Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items that make your asthma and other respiratory diseases severe.
- Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking also reduces the effectiveness of the medicine.
- Drink extra fluids while you take Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
Special Advise
- Regularly monitor blood sugar levels and serum potassium level is required while taking Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml.
- ECG (electrocardiogram) of the heart is recommended and heartbeat should be closely monitored.
- Tuspel Plus Expectorant 100 ml should not be given to children less than 6 years of age and weighing less than 25 kg.
Other Information (TUS0005)
This item is Not Returnable.
Expires on or after – Mar-22
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: It occurs as a reflex action in the throat when there is mucus or any other foreign irritant in it. Cough can be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) develops sputum (phlegm or mucus) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing out thick, solid white mucus, it indicates that you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. Clear or light-coloured mucus indicates allergies or minor infection in the respiratory tract and a yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.